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Located in Chicago, Illinois, School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,410 prospective students applied, and 3,656 were granted admission. Of those admitted 619 enrolled in the school. 3,432 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 207 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $49,980 plus fees of $940. School of the Art Institute of Chicago is ranked 288 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for School of the Art Institute of Chicago within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#288 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#202 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#581 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1360 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,770 |
| Other Fees | $940 |
| Room and Board | $15,190 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $69,880 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 96% |
| English and Literature | 3% |
| Architecture | 2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143048 IPEDS survey data for School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Current students may use the School of the Art Institute of Chicago GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.